Musicals, in their efforts to engage in the world as it is or model life as it could be, are political almost by definition.

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As I argue in “That musical politic: Musical Theatre Citations and Satire in the Trump Era,” Trump lacks media literacy around musicals, yet frequently engages with them—even going so far as to argue that Theatre must be a “safe” (i.e., apolitical) space. That is impossible.

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As we head into the next stretch of presidential politics, my hope is that this essay gives us some vocabulary and pedagogical tools to engage with our current moment. If you need access, please don't hesitate to contact me. #musicals #Broadway #politics #popculture
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“That Musical Politic: Musical Theatre Citations and Satire in the Trump Era" responds to Trump's public comments that the Theatre must be a "safe and special place" and analyzes how artists combat Trump's assessment of theatre and his politics through performance and artistry.

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